National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We
can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and
confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis
resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for
professionals.
Children’s National Hospital
One of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States.
911- For Emergencies
911 Communications Center is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis. Text 741-741
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network
More
than 1,100 trained volunteers are on duty and available to help victims
at RAINN-affiliated crisis centers across the country.
National Runaway Switchboard
The
mission of the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) is to help keep
America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.
National Child Abuse Hotline
Operates a 24/7 hotline with professional crisis counselors who, through interpreters, can provide assistance in 170 languages.
HelpGuide.org
More of a resource center than an emergency response service but good information on all sorts of self-harm issues.
National Eating Disorders Association
The
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is dedicated to supporting
individuals and families affected by eating disorders,
Proud2BME
An information resource and forum on eating disorders and body issues
The Trevor Project
Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.
Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline
24-hour helpline for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates. All communication is confidential and anonymous.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
A 24-hour hotline for any type of domestic abuse, including dating abuse and cyberstalking.
Covenant House — Nineline
A
support service and 24-hour helpline for homeless youth. Deals with a
wide range of issues, including bullying, suicide, basic needs, health,
sex, drugs & alcohol and sex.
Reach Out
Site
where teens and young adults can find the information they need, reach
out, tell their stories, and voice their opinions “without fear of being
judged or being different.”
Boys Town National Hotline
The
Boys Town National Hotline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and
staffed by specially trained counselors. Parents, teens (boys and girls)
and families can find help with a range of issues including abuse,
anger, depression, school issues, bullying, etc.
CASA de Maryland
CASA de Maryland is a Latino and immigration advocacy-and-assistance organization based in Maryland.